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Devon County Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Devon County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,180Searchable applications
43Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 3,452 approved or refused records
120Refused applications

3,332 approved · 120 refused · 317 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Feb 1957 to 8 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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More application records

  1. Application ApprovedDCC/2458/2007

    Erection of two canopies over outside play areas to provide shade

    The Topsham School, Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN

    Received 4 May 2007
  2. Application ApprovedDCC/0344/1994

    Civic Amenity Centre

    Willow Creek, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedDCC/4015/2017

    The erection of a 6m black mesh litter fence 62m in length

    Suez Recycling and Recovery Ltd, Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4PB

    Received 14 Aug 2017
  4. Application Approved06/00203/2006

    1) Change of use from D2 Assembly and Leisure to B1 Business; 2) Waste transfer and storage facility for inkjet cartridges and computer equipment and 3) Provision of security fencing and gates

    Exeter Boxing and Martial Arts Centre, North Brook Close, Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LZ

    Received 3 Feb 2006
  5. Application ApprovedDCC/3035/2010

    Importation of inert sub soil and top soil to provide a growing medium suitable for agricultural restoration to Dainton Landfill

    Dainton Quarry, Wrigwell Estate, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5UA

    Received 24 Mar 2010
  6. Application ApprovedDCC/4429/2025

    Install a 4kWp Ground Mounted PV System with Battery Storage (subject to DNO approval) connected to the House supply meter.

    Great Blakewell Farm, Road From Eastacott Cross To Blakewell Cross, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AJ

    Received 26 Feb 2025
  7. Application ApprovedDCC/0422/1996

    Proposed improvements to access and parking arrangements

    Pathfield Special School, Abbey Road, Barnstaple

    Received Not published
  8. Application Approved05/03881/2006

    Composting of biodegradable green garden waste for on-farm use only

    Field no. 761, Crablake Farm, Exminster, EX6 8DW

    Received 20 Feb 2006
  9. Application Approved01/02344/2005

    Construction of new access onto public highway (B3220), GRP kiosk to house mcc electrical control and telemetry equipment and blower building

    Winkleigh Waste Water Treatment Works, Exeter Road, Winkleigh, EX19 8JL

    Received 23 Nov 2005
  10. Application RefusedDCC/1138/2002

    Retention of pile of stones for temporary 12-month period

    Land at, The Barton, North Tawton

    Received Not published
  11. Application Approved05/05229/2006

    Phase 3 extension to provide new classrooms and hard play area

    Coombeshead College, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT

    Received 22 May 2006
  12. Application ApprovedDCC/3593/2013

    Application for determination of conditions for mineral site/mining site

    Beam Quarry, Torrington, EX38 8JF

    Received 11 Nov 2013
  13. Application ApprovedDCC/2632/2008

    Erection of new pre-school nursery unit and alterations to car park

    Ermington Primary School, School Lane, Ermington

    Received 3 Apr 2008
  14. Application WithdrawnDCC/2450/2007

    Improvement of existing sports facilities, construction of 80 parking spaces, lighting and coach turning head and 60 temporary parking bays, widening of access road. Erection of 2.4m high palisade fence and construction of steel modular Thurlestone Surespan building

    Moreton Park Playing Fields, Bideford College, Laurel Avenue, Bideford

    Received 20 Apr 2007
  15. Application Approved03/08699/2006

    Variation of Condition 1 of permission 1399/2001/OKE to allow the retention of a temporary classroom for a further period of 5 years

    Hatherleigh CP School, Hatherleigh, Near Okehampton, EX20 3JB

    Received 6 Mar 2006
  16. Application Approved03/08741/2006

    Variation of condition 2 of permission 03/7761/2005 showing amended proposals for new classroom, including alteration to windows and use of Velux roof lights, external works, roof canopies and covered play area

    Milton Abbot Primary School, Milton Abbot, Near Tavistock, PL19 0PS

    Received 9 Mar 2006
  17. Application Is ValidDCC/1706/2004

    Listed Building Consent for installation of 3 timber mounts for cameras, to be constructed to match the existing wall panellling, in the Council Chamber

    County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter

    Received Not published
  18. Application ApprovedDCC/3522/2013

    Replacement and repair of windows and doors, associated work to rainwater goods and maintenance of roof and associated ground works

    Payhembury C of E (VC) Primary School, Payhembury, Honiton, EX14 3HT

    Received 24 Apr 2013
  19. Application ApprovedDCC/3959/2017

    Construction of a new music studio

    Willand Primary School, Gables Road, Willand, EX15 2QL

    Received 22 Feb 2017
  20. Application ApprovedDCC/3264/2011

    Installation of telescopic pool building (polycarbonate housing type) over the open air swimming pool

    Seaton Primary School, Valley View, Seaton, EX12 2HF

    Received 16 Sept 2011
  21. Application ApprovedDCC/1088/2002

    Installation of single storey mobile classroom and associated works

    Wembury Primary School, Knighton Road, Wembury

    Received Not published
  22. Decision Pending01/08/0078/02

    Provision of covered recreational areas

    Pynes Infant School, Coronation Road, Bideford

    Received 16 Jan 2002
  23. Application Approved02/40996/2005

    Listed Building Consent for installation of a satellite dish and associated cabling

    Holywell C E Primary School, Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ

    Received 20 Sept 2005
  24. Application ApprovedDCC/0652/2000

    Classroom extension and enclosed lobby

    Manor Court Junior School, Manor Way, Ivybridge

    Received Not published

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Devon County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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